Hydrating serum does exactly what you’d expect it to - assist in renewing your skin’s hydration levels, leaving it smoother, softer and with diminished fine lines. Fun fact: We often confuse signs of ageing (wrinkles, for example) with what are actually signs of dehydration. Hydrated skin looks plumped up, so naturally when our skin looks a little dull, with lots of fine lines, it can be a sign we need extra hydration.
While one of the most important factors for skin hydration is literally drinking water daily, and lots of it, hydrating serums can also help us out.
IS HYDRATING SERUM THE SAME AS MOISTURISER?
Nope! Serums are designed to treat skin, with various types incorporating different concentrations of ingredients to do this. For hydration, you’ll be looking for hyaluronic acid first and foremost. Hyaluronic acid can hold 1000 times its weight in water, meaning on skin it assists in maintaining good hydration levels. However, it’s a good idea to team a hydrating serum with a moisturiser on top - moisturisers are designed to prevent moisture loss, not necessarily add it. Therefore, teaming a great hydrating serum with a great moisturiser on top is the perfect match.
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WHAT ARE THE BEST HYDRATING SKINCARE INGREDIENTS?
Aside from hyaluronic acid, which as we discussed before draws moisture into itself and onto the skin, there are other great ingredients to look for in your hydrating serum. Panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, also holds hydration, glycerin is a great humectant, as is honey.
Below, find our favourite hydrating serum buys, from affordable options to coveted luxury buys.
Best premium hydrating serum
Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel, Adore Beauty, $109
Best budget hydrating serums
Boost Lab 2D Hyaluronic Hydro Boost Serum, Amazon, $29.95
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, 60 ml, THE ICONIC, $25.20
Lancome Advanced Genifique Activating Concentrate Treatment, 30ml, Myer, $128
Medik8 Hydr8 B5, THE ICONIC, $90
The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid, Sephora, $14
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum, Adore Beauty, $42
BIOLOGI Bf Face and Body Serum, THE ICONIC, $140
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Want more skincare recommendations? Check out our list of the best vitamin C serums, or the best niacinamide serums to boost your skincare routine.
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Originally published as Eight best hydrating serums for your face in 2023
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